Before using Microsoft Office 2010, you will be asked to activate the product via the Internet or by telephone. If it is not activated, the access you have to use its features is limited.
Step
Method 1 of 1: Activation Via Internet

Step 1. Run the Microsoft Office 2010 application on your computer

Step 2. Click “File” and point to “Help
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Step 3. Click “Activate Product Key
” The Activation Wizard will be displayed on the screen.

If “Activate Product Key” does not appear under “Help,” this means that your software is already activated and no further action is required
Step 4.
Select the option to activate Microsoft Office 2010 via the internet.

Follow the steps in the online Activation Wizard to register and activate your product. You will be asked to enter your product code, name and contact information. The product code is 25 characters long and is usually printed on receipts or on the protective packaging associated with Microsoft Office 2010.

Phone Activation
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Run the Microsoft Office 2010 application on your computer.
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Click “File” and point to “Help. ”
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Click “Activate Product Key. ” The Activation Wizard will appear on your screen.
Activate Microsoft Office 2010 Step 8 If “Activate Product Key” does not appear under “Help,” your software is already activated so no further action is required
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Select the option to activate Microsoft Office 2010 by phone.
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Select your country or region. Microsoft will provide you with the activation center phone number for your area.
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Call the given phone number to contact the Activation Center.
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Enter the installation identity at the command line (prompt) that will appear on your screen in the Activation Wizard.
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Enter the product code or relevant information as instructed.
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Write the confirmation identity given by the Activation Center.
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Write your confirmation identity in the column provided at the bottom of the Activation Wizard.
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Press “Enter. ” And your Microsoft Office 2010 is now active.
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Tips
If you don't have a product code for Microsoft Office 2010, contact your reseller for the code. For example, if you purchased Office 2010 from a retail store, contact Microsoft Support for the product code at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/product/office/office-2010; if you bought it from an online store, ask directly for the product code
- https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Find-your-Product-Key-for-Office-2010-1e8ef39c-2bd4-4581-a0ae-5cf25ebed489?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad =US
- https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Activate-Office-2010-1fe7340c-50e2-458f-8677-f57f5a140f46
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https://products.office.com/en-us/buy/microsoft-office-2010-product-key-card-faq-faqs